Portuguese · Everyday Verbs
"to sleep" in Portuguese: dormir
dormir
To sleep in Portuguese is dormir. Everyday forms are eu durmo and você dorme. Brazilians also say dormir cedo, dormir tarde, and boa noite before bed.
Night routine
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How to pronounce dormir
Say it
dor-MEER / DOOR-moo / DOR-mee
/doʁ.ˈmiʁ/
dor-MEER. Eu durmo is DOOR-moo; você dorme is DOR-mee.
"to sleep" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| dormir | to sleep Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| eu durmo | I sleep Habit and bedtime talk. | Habit and bedtime talk. |
| você dorme | you sleep Questions and comments. | Questions and comments. |
| dormir cedo | to sleep early Routine talk. | Routine talk. |
| vou dormir | I'm going to sleep Signing off at night. | Signing off at night. |
How to use dormir in real life
- 1Night routine
Eu durmo cedo quando trabalho amanhã.
I sleep early when I work tomorrow.
Durmo is the irregular first person.
- 2Checking on a guest
Você dorme bem neste sofá?
Do you sleep well on this sofa?
Dorme is the você form.
- 3Late night chat
Já vou dormir. Amanhã a gente fala.
I'm going to sleep now. We'll talk tomorrow.
Vou dormir is a common sign-off.
Mistakes English speakers make with dormir
Incorrect: Eu dormo cedo.
Correct: Eu durmo cedo.
First person is durmo, not dormo.
Incorrect: Eu dormir agora.
Correct: Eu vou dormir agora. / Eu durmo agora.
Conjugate or use ir + infinitive; do not leave dormir as the main verb after eu.
Good to know
Brazilians often announce vou dormir in group chats the way English speakers say going to bed. Boa noite covers good evening and good night. Dormir a sesta or tirar um cochilo show up for naps, especially after Sunday lunch.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Deciding when to rest before a trip
ChatPal
Você dorme cedo hoje?
Are you sleeping early today?
You
Durmo cedo sim. O voo é às seis.
Yes, I'm sleeping early. The flight is at six.
ChatPal
Bom. Eu também vou dormir logo.
Good. I'm going to sleep soon too.
You
Perfeito. Durmo e te mando mensagem cedo.
Perfect. I'll sleep and message you early.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to sleep" in Portuguese
How do I say I sleep?
Eu durmo.
How do I say do you sleep…?
Você dorme…?
I'm going to sleep?
Vou dormir.
Is durmo irregular?
Yes. Eu durmo, but você dorme and nós dormimos keep dorm-.
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